Gehman Mennonite Church

Physical address: 127 Witmer Road, Reinholds, PA 17569

Mailing address: PO Box 842, Adamstown, PA 19501

717-484-4548
www.gehmanmennonitechurch.org
Ministry Team
Phil Horning - Lead Pastor - (church: 717-484-4548) (home:717-208-4424)
Glen Martin - Associate Pastor- 717-484-2162
Steve McCosby - Deacon - 717-336-8275

Lets walk with Jesuspersonally, locally, and globally.

January 17, 2016
Prayer
Sunday School
Worship Service

Prelude
Call to Worship
Hymn of Praise
Offering
Worship in Song
Childrens Church(4 yrs.- 7th Grade)
Message: 1 Samuel 8-10 King Saul
Hymn of Praise
Sharing Time/Pastoral Prayer
Benediction

8:15 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM

Paul McCosby
Liz Good
Worship Team
Glen Martin
Paul McCosby
Glen Martin

Today:
Greeters
Tony & Ruthie Kulp
Sunday School Nursery
Heidi & Carolyn
Church Nursery
Marlene & Shaina
The offering for January is for EMM and budgeted items.
Offering last week was: $2,907.44
Attendance last week was: 111
'ext Week:
Greeters
Darrell & Loretta Gockley
Song Leader
Randy Sauder
Offertory
Heidi Carvell
Message
Phil Horning
Sunday School Nursery
Kelly & Cindy
Church Nursery
Roxanne & Shelby
Jan. 20, Wed.- Youth Bible Study will meet at the church, 7 p.m.
Jan. 20, Wed.-Bowmansville District Sewing Circle will meet in the morning and
afternoon. This is the month for our carry in lunch, so bring a hot or cold dish to
share with the group. Place settings and drink are provided. The project for this
month is Newborn Kits. Kits include the following new items: 2 gowns/sleepers

(flannel or similar warm, soft material), 2 undershirts/onsies (short or long sleeves)

4 cloth diapers (flat-fold preferred),1 receiving blanket (light weight fleece or
flannel; min. 36 inches), 4 large safety pins, 1 bar mild soap in wrapper, 1 pair of
socks, 1 cap. Fold items into the receiving blanket and fasten with safety pins. Kits
can be brought to the church and sewing circle will see they are taken to MCC.
Thank you!
Jan. 21, Thurs.-He Named Me Malala-MEDA will host an exclusive showing of
this critically-acclaimed documentary at Penn Cinema in Lititz. 4:30 p.m. Heavy
hors doeuvres at 5:30 p.m. Feature presentation and professional commentary.
Admission is free, but registration is required. RSVP by Jan. 19 to 717-560-6546 or
chapters@meda.org. For more information visit www.meda.org/lancaster.
Jan. 26, Tues.- You are invited to help with the work of MCC at MRC from 9 a.m.3 p.m. There is work for men and women. In addition to quilting, knotting
comforters, or working on projects in the sewing room, work projects include
packing relief supplies, and various recycling projects. You are welcome to come
for the entire time, or just a few hours as it suits you. Please bring you lunch if you
can help the entire time. Drink is provided.
Jan. 28, Thurs.- Our church will be Walking with Jesus locally by providing the
Community Meal in Denver. Sign up sheets for food donations and helpers are
located in the narthex. If you have questions, please see Loretta Gockley. Thanks!
Jan. 28., Thurs.- LMS will hold a school-wide open house from 6-8:30 p.m. at its 5
campuses: Hershey(K-12), Kraybill(PreK-8) in Mt. Joy, Lancaster(Grades 6-12),
Locust Grove(PreK-8) in E. Lampeter Twp, and New Danville(PreK-5). The open
house will include guided tours and an opportunity to meet teachers and
administrators. For more info go to www.lancastermennonite.org/openhouse.
Feb. 6, Sat. -Woodcrest Retreats Sweetheart Banquet will be held at the ALIVE
CHURCH (formerly Ephrata Mennonite Church) at 6 p.m. John and Sharon Charles
from Abundant Living will be speaking on the theme "Love That Lasts". Come
enjoy delicious food, special music and encouragement for your marriage! Cost:
$40.00 per couple. Call 717-738-2233 for reservations by January 27, 2016.
Happy Birthday! Travis Sauder today, Tamarah Martin on Thrus. and Lincoln
Kanagy on Sat.
-Please pray for the young people of our congregation who are participating in
ACC Bible Quizzing this year. We have four teams involved and are quizzing on
Acts 6-28. You are invited to attend the opening evening of the 2016 Bible
Quizzing season on Sunday, January 17th at Weaverland Mennonite, beginning at
6:30 p.m. We will be hosting several other teams for quizzing here at Gehmans on
Sunday, February 7th at 2 p.m. Additional schedule information is available on the
table in the narthex.
-The Ephrata Re-Uzit Stores appreciate your continued support as you share
with us your wonderful volunteers, your donated goods and shopping with us.
Currently they are looking for a part-time staff person to manage our donations
room and supervise our initial sorting process at our Main Street Thrift store in
downtown Ephrata. For further info se the announcement on the bulletin board or
email Lowelldetweiler@reuzit.org.

-Bridge of Hope Lancaster & Chester Counties is seeking an Event &

Development Coordinator. Please see full details at
http://lancasterchester.bridgeofhopeinc.org/contact-us/job-opportunities/
-Crossfire Youth Ministries is seeking a part-time (30 hours) Program Assistant.
Duties include, but are not limited to administrative support and assistance with
youth ministry, programs and activities at Denver and Ashland. Applicants must
have a strong commitment to God and the Christian Faith. Knowledge of MS Office
software required and an understanding of QuickBooks a plus. Resumes may be
mailed to Crossfire Youth Ministries, 514 Wabash Road, Ephrata, PA 17522 or
emailed to jhorning@ptd.net